Operation Manual

ManualsBrandsHercules ManualsAudioDJ Console

ITALIANO

DEUTSCH

ESPAÑOL

NEDERLAND ENGLISH FRANÇAIS

CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................ 2

2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................... 2

3. INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................. 2

3.1. First installation ........................................................................................................... 2

3.1.1. For Windows 98 / 98 SE / Millennium ............................................................. 2

3.1.2. For Windows 2000 / XP .................................................................................. 3

3.2. Connecting and disconnecting the DJ Console .......................................................... 5

4. PRESENTATION ............................................................................................................... 5

4.1. The cover .................................................................................................................... 5

4.2. The shoulder strap ...................................................................................................... 5

4.3. The top face ................................................................................................................ 6

4.4. The connectors ........................................................................................................... 7

5. CONNECTING SPEAKERS............................................................................................... 8

5.1. Connecting speakers in 5.1 mode .............................................................................. 8

5.2. Connecting speakers in DJ mode............................................................................... 8

6. USING THE DJ CONSOLE AT A PARTY......................................................................... 8

6.1. Overview ..................................................................................................................... 8

6.2. Previewing with headphones ...................................................................................... 9

6.3. Speeding up or slowing down a piece ........................................................................ 9

6.4. Creating loops and cue points .................................................................................... 9

6.5. Switching from one piece to another ........................................................................ 11

6.6. Getting on the microphone........................................................................................ 11

6.7. Scratching ................................................................................................................. 12

7. TECHNICAL SUPPORT .................................................................................................. 13

7.1. Warranty information................................................................................................. 13

7.2. Save time by registering your product online!........................................................... 13

Summary of content (14 pages)

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INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................. 2 3.1. First installation ........................................................................................................... 2 3.1.1. For Windows 98 / 98 SE / Millennium ............................................................. 2 3.1.2. For Windows 2000 / XP .................................................................................. 3 3.2.
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1. INTRODUCTION There are two ways to use your DJ Console. It can be used in a normal way for gaming and enjoying surround sound on DVDs thanks to its 5.1-channel connection, or it can be turned into a mixing deck. A mouse click enables DJ mode, allowing you to mix your musical pieces and preview them on headphones, just like a real DJ. The DJ Console functions mainly with digital audio files, including MP3s.
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.1.1. For Windows 98 / 98 SE / Millennium - Insert the installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The DJ Console installation menu automatically appears. If the installation menu is not launched automatically: ENGLISH - Double-click on My Computer. - Double-click on the CD-ROM icon. - Double-click on Setup.exe if necessary. - Once your computer has restarted, connect the DJ Console to one of the computer’s USB ports using the USB cable provided.
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3.1.2. For Windows 2000 / XP - Insert the installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The DJ Console installation menu automatically appears. If the installation menu is not launched automatically: - Double-click on My Computer. - Double-click on the CD-ROM icon. - Double-click on Setup.exe if necessary. - Click on Drivers. - Follow the on-screen instructions. A dialog box appears, prompting you to connect the DJ Console.
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Your DJ Console has a cover, allowing you to transport it without any danger of damaging the top face. This cover can also be attached to the underside of the DJ Console as an inclined base, allowing you to use your DJ Console under optimal conditions. By default, the cover is configured as an inclined base. To detach the cover: - Turn over the DJ Console and place it on a flat surface. - Holding the DJ Console with one hand, take hold of the cover by the OPEN opening.
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4.3. The top face Your DJ Console has a variety of controls allowing you to interact with DJ software. There are two sets of these controls, as the left and right sections of the DJ Console each correspond to a separate deck in DJ software applications. Descriptions of the default function of each control are provided below. 1. Cut or boost Bass/Medium/Treble frequencies 2. Tweak volume, change music speed (pitch/master tempo) in real time 3. Add effects, cue points (song positions), loops on the fly 4.
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Back face RCA and minijack analog outputs: speaker system (from 2 to 5.1 channels) Optical and coaxial digital inputs/outputs: DAT (Digital Audio Tape), MiniDisc player Front face Microphone input: mono microphone ESPAÑOL Analog line input: record from any analog peripheral (stereo system, CD player, etc.) ENGLISH ITALIANO MIDI input/output: MIDI keyboard FRANÇAIS Your DJ Console features multiple connectors on the front and back faces.
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5. CONNECTING SPEAKERS The DJ Console can be used in two different ways: in 5.1 mode and in DJ mode. 5.1 mode (the default mode) transforms the DJ Console into a 5.1-channel sound card, perfect for games and DVDs, while DJ mode allows you to use the DJ Console as a real mixing deck. For more on 5.1 mode and DJ mode, please refer to the online help. Two types of connectors are available for connecting speakers: RCA and minijack.
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6. USING THE DJ CONSOLE AT A PARTY In concrete terms, you will launch a DJ software application provided with your DJ Console and program pieces onto each of the decks. Please read through the following sections to learn more about the art of DJing. Note: the functions of controls may vary according to the application you are using. For example, some applications will use the Pitch slider to regulate the deck’s volume; similarly, the procedure for creating loops may vary from one application to another.
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You can select which track or tracks to listen to in your headphones using the Headphone buttons located in the upper part of the DJ Console. The LED indicates whether the track is being broadcast over the headphones. When the two LEDs are lit up, tracks A and B are mixed together on the headphone output. Note: the functions of controls may vary according to the application you are using. 6.3. Speeding up or slowing down a piece Now you are listening to one of the tracks on your headphones.
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6.5. Switching from one piece to another Naturally, there are many ways to switch from one piece to another: you can move the crossfader slowly, create back-and-forth effects, etc. Just use your imagination! 6.6. Getting on the microphone Have an announcement to make? A dedication? Speak up while your music is playing and talk to your public! The attenuation function allows you to be heard by reducing the ambient volume. - Make sure that the 5.1 / DJ / ASIO switch is in the DJ position.
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6.7. Scratching The DJ Console allows you to scratch your MP3s and CDs in the same way that a DJ scratches vinyl records. To do this you will use the DJ Console’s joggles, together with the Volume knob to boost/interrupt the sound. There are many scratch effects, and the most well-known are described below: Baby Scratch No need to use the volume control for this basic scratch. It consists of doing a forward scratch, immediately followed by a backward scratch.
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7. TECHNICAL SUPPORT Within the context of this warranty, Guillemot commits solely that it will, at its option, repair or replace a product recognized as defective by Hercules product support. Where authorized by applicable law, the full liability of Guillemot and its subsidiaries (including for indirect damages) is limited to the repair or replacement of the product. The consumer’s legal rights with respect to legislation applicable to the sale of consumer goods are not affected by this warranty.
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Trademarks Hercules® is a registered trademark of Guillemot Corporation S.A. Intel® and Pentium® are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft® Windows® 98, Millennium, 2000 and XP are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Velcro® is a registered trademark of Velcro Industries B.V. All other trademarks and brand names are hereby acknowledged and are property of their respective owners. Illustrations not binding.